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5 THINGS TO DO IN SACRAMENTO, CA (JULY 18 - JULY 27)

California State Fair

California State Fair

July 12-28, 2024 • event

The Fair has been attracting people for over 150 years. Come and join this spectacular celebration

South Yuba River Swimming Holes

South Yuba River Swimming Holes

March–October • activity

A great way to relax during hot summer days

Rafting

Rafting

April–September • activity

California's rivers are strong, fast, and full of water flow

Loch Leven Lakes

Loch Leven Lakes

June–November • activity

A beautiful chain of lakes high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Marysville Peach Festival

Marysville Peach Festival

unconfirmedJuly 19–20, 2024 • event

The sweetest fest in the West

24 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

4th of July Parades and Fireworks in Sacramento

4th of July Parades and Fireworks in Sacramento

out of rangeJuly 3–4 • event

Explore the best annual events in Sacramento and its suburbs

Almond Bloom

Almond Bloom

out of rangemid-February–early March • nature

The first sign of spring on the Pacific Coast

California Fall Colors

California Fall Colors

out of rangelate September–early November • nature

Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State

Sacramento Christmas Lights

Sacramento Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–late December  • event

Witness a beautiful holiday transformation of the city when entire neighborhoods dress to impress

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

Have a blast at Sactown's top NYE celebrations

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

out of rangemid-October–mid-November • nature

Autumn shows off spectacular foliage in the vineyards of California's Wine Country

Monticello Dam Morning Glory Spillway

Monticello Dam Morning Glory Spillway

out of rangeNovember–March  • nature

An enormous drain hole which looks a portal into another world is especially impressive during the rainy season

Sandhill Crane Migration

Sandhill Crane Migration

out of rangelate September–February  • nature

Central Valley hosts thousands of wintering sandhill cranes

Lunar New Year in Sacramento

Lunar New Year in Sacramento

out of rangeFebruary 10, 2024 | February 24, 2024 • event

Flower Tet Festival and other festive events

Lincoln 4th of July Parade

Lincoln 4th of July Parade

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

A traditional family-friendly celebration near Sacramento

Skiing at Lake Tahoe

Skiing at Lake Tahoe

out of rangelate November–late April (best in February) • activity

Magical sparkling scenery and a wide range of activities attract people to Lake Tahoe each winter

Napa Valley Harvest Season

Napa Valley Harvest Season

out of rangeAugust–December • activity

Watch Napa Valley come to life with the thrill and rush of the harvest

Yountville Live

Yountville Live

on holdlate March  • event

The food capital of Napa Valley showcases some gourmet music

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

out of rangeOctober 5-6, 2024 • event

Seize the opportunity to spot a one-ton pumpkin and canoes carved from orange behemoths

Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze

Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze

out of rangelate September–October • activity

Kick off the holiday season and get lost in the world’s largest corn maze

Sac Comic-Con

Sac Comic-Con

out of rangeMarch 9–10, 2024 • event

A full day of family-friendly entertainment for the fans of pop culture

Capitol Beer Fest

Capitol Beer Fest

out of rangeMarch 4, 2023 • event

An epic Saturday afternoon packed with beer and live entertainment

Phantom Falls

Phantom Falls

out of rangeNovember–April • nature

This waterfall is as hard to find as its name suggests

Rocklin Brewfest

Rocklin Brewfest

unconfirmedJune 1, 2024 • event

Savor craft beers at Johnson-Springview Park, a 30-minute drive from Sacramento

Sutter Buttes

Sutter Buttes

out of rangelate October–mid-May • nature

Some enthusiasts try to reach the summit of the highest mountains in the world, but how about the smallest?

California International Marathon

California International Marathon

out of rangeDecember 8, 2024 • event

With spectacular State Capitol Finish this marathon features an easy downhill course and can help you to qualify for the Boston Marathon

Bassi Falls

Bassi Falls

out of rangeApril–June (best in late April–May) • activity

A beautiful and popular site in El Dorado county

KVMR Celtic Festival

KVMR Celtic Festival

out of rangeSeptember 30–October 1, 2023 • event

A fun-filled weekend fair with five musical and six demonstration stages

Halloween Events

Halloween Events

out of rangelate October • event

Zombies, ghosts and haunted houses—Sacramento has it all!

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